Aegon II Targaryen in House of the Dragon Season 2
The Big Picture HBO's return to Westeros sees the splintered Targaryen family descend into their doomed and legendary conflict over who is the rightful ruler of the Seven Kingdoms. Arriving back with a vengeance, the second season of House of the Dragon has swiftly established itself as a tour de force of exceptional performances from its star-studded cast, with an abundance of noteworthy moments coming from both the Greens and the Blacks.
But among the worst of Westerosi rulers, Aegon's story is wholly unique, a different kind of tragedy. He isn't Joffrey , needlessly sadistic for pleasure. He isn't the Mad King Aerys, tyrannical and obsessive to the point of destruction. Much of Aegon's brief rule thus far can instead be seen as well-meaning but poorly executed. Unlike other rulers, Aegon holds no ill will towards the smallfolk, though saying he bears love for them might be an exaggeration.
The start of Episode 2 is a foreboding sight, establishing how untethered Aegon has become. He hacks away at Viserys' model of Old Valyria with a sword, furiously cursing Rhaenyra with each swing of the blade. And despite this already unrestrained display of fury, Aegon descends further in the Small Council meeting where they discuss their response to this treachery and assassination as the unprepared king splinters under the weight of the tragedy.
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